NHTSA Recall 15V021000: Actuator (parking brake)
Polar Tank Trailer, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 10 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Polar Tank APX0 Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V021000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 14E075 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE › DRIVELINE › HYDRAULIC › ACTUATOR |
| Report received | January 20, 2015 |
| Owner notification | April 2, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Polar Tank Trailer, LLC (Polar) is recalling certain model year 2015 SRJH, APX0, and ATB6 trailers manufactured August 27, 2014, to November 29, 2014, equipped with certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators manufactured January 9, 2014, to October 28, 2014. The affected actuators may have an incomplete attachment of the internal rubber diaphragm to the actuation mechanism of the parking brake section of the Life Seal actuator.
Safety risk
If the diaphragm is not completely attached, there may be internal leakage from the service section past the diaphragm, potentially trapping air pressure in the parking brake section. This air pressure in turn, if not vented, may prevent full release of the actuator unit, and may induce brake drag and may result in overheated wheelend service brakes, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Polar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the actuators, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2015. Owners may contact Polar customer service at 1-320-746-2255. Polar's number for this recall is 14E075.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V021000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Polar Tank APX0 Trailer | 2015 |
| Polar Tank ATB6 Trailer | 2015 |
| Polar Tank Srjh Trailer | 2015 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.